How do you date an old chest of drawers?

If they’re original, the handles would be a good indication. The pear drop handles on each drawer will tell you that the furniture will either be from the Queen Anne or the William and Mary period. Swan neck handles would mean that the item was created from the 1750s onwards. Mouldings would also be able to tell you the date these chests were manufactured. The 17th century had mouldings applied to the carcass, but in the 18th century, these were transferred to the drawers’ edges. During the George II period, the drawers had ovolo mouldings. By 1760, cock bead moulding was used on drawers.

What's the difference between an antique dresser and an antique chest of drawers?

A dresser or the dressing table has drawers where folded clothes as well as lingerie were kept. It has a mirror attached to it. A chest of drawers, on the other hand, only has drawers as well as a top space.

How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?

Check the inside as well as the back side of the chest of drawers. You should be able to find a stamp or label that would indicate the name of the company that created the furniture. There are also some cases wherein the year as well as the city where the antique chest was created would be placed. Much like other antiques, if hand crafted, you would find indications like the name or the initials. Other than being built using wood such as teak, burr walnut, oak, and mahogany, these items also have notable features; for example, you could find an antique chest of drawers on wheels, which lessened any problem on mobility. A large antique chest of drawers in the United Kingdom, including an antique tall chest of drawers, could cost between £300 and £7,000. There are chests with bun feet, which could cost between £125 and £3800, or even more, called as such due to the feet being shaped like a flattened sphere, a known feature in 17th century furniture. Time periods such as the Georgian and Victorian regency eras, Edwardian, Queen Anne, William Mary, 18th century, and 19th century each have notable characteristics that would help a dealer value these types of antiques.

What's the meaning of chest of drawers?

Chest of drawers refers to a furniture piece with a set of drawers in its frame. This versatile and essential type of storage is where clothes are usually kept, but it can also store other things. Albeit ideally for the bedroom, the chest of drawers can also be placed in other areas such as the studies and sitting rooms.

How much should I pay for a vintage chest of drawers?

A vintage style chest of drawers sale UK dealers are offering could start at £220. The cost of an old vintage chest of drawers varies among sellers, but it depends on a lot of factors, from the condition of the item to its rarity, to the material used.

Antique & Vintage Chest of Drawers for Sale UK

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Beresford Antiques Ltd

C19th Small Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€461

$497

C19th Small Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€461

$497

Beresford Antiques Ltd

Trade Antiques

Edwards and Roberts Gentleman's Dressing Chest 1780

£ 3,350

€3,913

$4,214

Edwards and Roberts Gentleman's Dressing Chest 1780

£ 3,350

€3913

$4214

Trade Antiques

Hingstons Antiques

Victorian Secretaire Campaign Chest

£ 2,750

€3,212

$3,459

Victorian Secretaire Campaign Chest

£ 2,750

€3212

$3459

Hingstons Antiques

Millers Antiques

Scottish Satin Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Scottish Satin Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

Millers Antiques

London City Antiques

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 2,875

€3,358

$3,616

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 2,875

€3358

$3616

London City Antiques

Daniel Clark Furniture

Pine Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€461

$497

Pine Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€461

$497

Daniel Clark Furniture

Rawlings Antiques

Victorian Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€461

$497

Victorian Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€461

$497

Rawlings Antiques

Planet Antiques

French Secretaire à Abattant Simply Stunning

£ 799

€933

$1,005

French Secretaire à Abattant Simply Stunning

£ 799

€933

$1005

Planet Antiques

Treehouse Antiques

Antique Miitary Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Antique Miitary Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

Treehouse Antiques

The Antique Shop

Burr Walnut Bow Front Tallboy Chest on Chest

£ 625

€730

$786

Burr Walnut Bow Front Tallboy Chest on Chest

£ 625

€730

$786

The Antique Shop

Campbell Vintage

19th Century Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 860

€1,005

$1,082

19th Century Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 860

€1005

$1082

Campbell Vintage

The Antique Shop

Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 585

€683

$736

Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 585

€683

$736

The Antique Shop

London City Antiques

Antique 18th Century Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest

£ 1,850

€2,161

$2,327

Antique 18th Century Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest

£ 1,850

€2161

$2327

London City Antiques

The Antique Shop

Antique Small Figured Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 485

€567

$610

Antique Small Figured Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 485

€567

$610

The Antique Shop

Loveday Antiques

19th Century Decorative Chinoiserie French Marble Topped Bombe Commode

£ 4,850

€5,666

$6,101

19th Century Decorative Chinoiserie French Marble Topped Bombe Commode

£ 4,850

€5666

$6101

Loveday Antiques

The Antique Shop

Small Antique Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 425

€496

$535

Small Antique Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 425

€496

$535

The Antique Shop

Gildersleve Antiques

Primitive Chest of Drawers

£ 150

€175

$189

Primitive Chest of Drawers

£ 150

€175

$189

Gildersleve Antiques

Planet Antiques

Victorian Welsh Pine Crackled Paint Chest of Drawers

£ 325

€380

$409

Victorian Welsh Pine Crackled Paint Chest of Drawers

£ 325

€380

$409

Planet Antiques

Millers Antiques

Small Chest of Drawers

£ 460

€537

$579

Small Chest of Drawers

£ 460

€537

$579

Millers Antiques

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Stunning Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,278

$2,453

Stunning Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2278

$2453

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests

£ 1,525

€1,781

$1,918

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests

£ 1,525

€1781

$1918

Marylebone Antiques

The Antique Shop

Small Bow Front Burr Walnut Bedside Chest Drawers

£ 375

€438

$472

Small Bow Front Burr Walnut Bedside Chest Drawers

£ 375

€438

$472

The Antique Shop

Town House Traders Ltd

Mahogany 14 Drawer Collectors Chest Drawers

£ 280

€327

$352

Mahogany 14 Drawer Collectors Chest Drawers

£ 280

€327

$352

Town House Traders Ltd

LT Antiques

Georgian Mahogany Artists Plan Chest

£ 1,590

€1,857

$2,000

Georgian Mahogany Artists Plan Chest

£ 1,590

€1857

$2000

LT Antiques

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Mahogany 3 Drawer Bedside Chest Drawers

£ 175

€204

$220

Antique Mahogany 3 Drawer Bedside Chest Drawers

£ 175

€204

$220

Town House Traders Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,650

€1,927

$2,075

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,650

€1927

$2075

Marylebone Antiques

Lascombe Interiors

Antique Victorian Rosewood Wellington Chest

£ 2,495

€2,915

$3,138

Antique Victorian Rosewood Wellington Chest

£ 2,495

€2915

$3138

Lascombe Interiors

LT Antiques

Large Walnut Serpentine Shaped Chest

£ 1,650

€1,927

$2,075

Large Walnut Serpentine Shaped Chest

£ 1,650

€1927

$2075

LT Antiques

Billy Hunt

Rowley Gallery Tall Modernist Chest of Oak Drawers c.1930 - 1 Remaining

£ 485

€567

$610

Rowley Gallery Tall Modernist Chest of Oak Drawers c.1930 - 1 Remaining

£ 485

€567

$610

Billy Hunt

Interesting Edwardian 11 Drawer Oak Science School Cabinet c.1910

£ 685

€800

$862

Interesting Edwardian 11 Drawer Oak Science School Cabinet c.1910

£ 685

€800

$862

Billy Hunt

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet on Chest

£ 3,495

€4,083

$4,396

Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet on Chest

£ 3,495

€4083

$4396

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Barnaby's of Battle

Vintage Haberdasher's Display Drawers 1950s

£ 950

€1,110

$1,195

Vintage Haberdasher's Display Drawers 1950s

£ 950

€1110

$1195

Barnaby's of Battle

FB Antiques

Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Bedside Chests

£ 695

€812

$874

Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Bedside Chests

£ 695

€812

$874

FB Antiques

Witch Antiques

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest

£ 1,350

€1,577

$1,698

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest

£ 1,350

€1577

$1698

Witch Antiques

FB Antiques

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

£ 795

€929

$1,000

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

£ 795

€929

$1000

FB Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

Philip Hunt Antiques

Wickersley Antiques

17th Century Moulded Front Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 695

€812

$874

17th Century Moulded Front Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 695

€812

$874

Wickersley Antiques

LT Antiques

Stencilled Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695

$748

Stencilled Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695

$748

LT Antiques

London City Antiques

Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers with Brushing Slide

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers with Brushing Slide

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

London City Antiques

Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau

£ 12,850

€15,011

$16,164

Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau

£ 12,850

€15011

$16164

London City Antiques

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